SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
10,189 km
6,331 miles
TPH
Tonopah
United States
Distance
10,189 km
6,331 mi / 5,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF TPH
Airport Name Sofia Airport Tonopah Airport
IATA Code SOF TPH
ICAO Code LBSF KTPH
City Sofia Tonopah
Country Bulgaria United States
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,742 ft 5,430 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 38.060000, -117.090000

Sofia (SOF) to Tonopah (TPH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Tonopah Airport (TPH) in Tonopah, United States is 10,189 kilometers (6,331 miles / 5,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Bulgaria with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:55 in Sofia, it's 06:55 in Tonopah. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,688 feet between the two airports. Tonopah Airport sits higher than Sofia Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tonopah (TPH) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 28° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sofia Airport (SOF) and Tonopah Airport (TPH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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